📊 Curious about how #electronichealthdata links to trials? Our #DataScience Meeting on 24 Oct with MQ will dive into this topic. Perfect for #datascientists and #researchers looking to drive innovation in #mentalhealth! 🌟 eventbrite.co.uk/e/mq-and-datam… #ECRchat

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Did you know that 75% of mental illnesses develop before adulthood, with the peak onset at age 15? Mental ill-health accounts for 45% of the overall burden of disease in people aged 10-24. Read what MQ researchers are doing to help change that: mqmentalhealth.org/young-peoples-…

Recently an article by Matthew Parris appeared in The Times and The Sunday Times that asked is psychiatry a real science? Read the joint response from Autistica and MQ here 👇 mqmentalhealth.org/why-understand… #WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork

FoMO in the workplace is a real issue affecting mental well-being. A study found that information overload and fear of missing out increased stress levels related to digital working. Read more here: mqmentalhealth.org/fomo-and-infor…

Children's wellbeing is in decline. The #GoodChildhoodReport 2024 highlights major concerns in children & young people's happiness. We join the call for the govt to begin a national mission to address the wellbeing gap & prioritise children's mental health. Read the report 👇

We are excited to announce that GALENOS is developing an ontology of Mental Health! The next step is a stakeholder consultation of the ontology. If you are interested in joining us as a reviewer, please fill out this form 👇 uclpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4M…

MQ Ambassador 🏳️‍🌈 Amazin LêThị 🏳️‍🌈 opens up about her journey as an LGBTQ Asian woman and the powerful impact sports had on her sense of belonging, resilience, and mental well-being. Discover more here: mqmentalhealth.org/the-power-of-s…

Research ensures that our family, friends and millions worldwide have a chance to live long happy lives. We partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer our supporters a will at no cost, allowing you to guarantee this future by leaving MQ a small gift. More: mqmentalhealth.org/get-involved/l…

In this throwback clip from our podcast MQ Open Mind, Dr Ben Alderson-day discusses his research into 'hearing voices'. Watch the full podcast here: youtu.be/wbMDzS9R3Zw

Join the #GlobalMentalHealthActionNetwork’s #suicidedecriminalisation working group meeting, where the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention will be screening a short film on pesticide suicide in Nepal. 📆: Wednesday 4th September ⏳: 9am UK time. 🔗: us06web.zoom.us/j/87910802587 📽️ youtube.com/watch?v=4_oGG1…

Investing in mental health services is just the start. It is only through research that we can speed up diagnosis, develop more effective treatments & get people in need the right interventions at the right time. #WithoutResearchItsJustGuesswork theguardian.com/business/artic…

Research from Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN reveals how the fear of missing out and too much information can lead to stress and burnout in digital workplaces. Find out how to protect your mental health: mqmentalhealth.org/fomo-and-infor… What are your thoughts on digital workplaces and mental health?

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A study of 1,247 adults from 91 countries found that practising mindfulness for just 30 days led to significant reductions in depression and anxiety. Participants also reported improved wellbeing, and intentions to maintain healthy habits. Learn more: mqmentalhealth.org/daily-mindfuln…

Read the joint response from Autistica & MQ to an opinion piece in The Times. The article questions the legitimacy of psychiatry and psychology & confuses neurodivergence with mental illness. We make it clear this is unacceptable. autistica.org.uk/blog/facts-mat…

📢 Calling all #DataScience researchers There is still time to submit your abstract to present at the next MQ and DATAMIND - HDR UK Hub for Mental Health Research data science meeting on the 24th of October. This event is for any researcher looking to drive innovation in #MentalHealth. 🦾 ow.ly/1O1l50Tgac7

To reach the next mental health breakthrough, we must invest in research. We recently partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer our supporters a free online will. With step-by-step guides, you can write your will within 30 minutes. Learn more here: mqmentalhealth.org/get-involved/l…

MQ Ambassador Gemma Styles has a new book coming out. #WhyAmILikeThis Find out more here and join Gemma for a live Q&A this Sunday! mqmentalhealth.org/why-am-i-like-…